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![Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead
Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.
![Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos
'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.
!['One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
![Homeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Homeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attack
Barry McLeod claims his new neighbour is "trying to steal our land'.
![The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
![50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map
In half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.
![Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
![Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand
Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.
![One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
![Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
![Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
![Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
![Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
![Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.
![10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
![Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication
Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.
![New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
![Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
![Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
![Thirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Thirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack
'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.
![$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.